This function allows the user to create a sequence of duplicate elements by offset (along normal direction). The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.3.26.
Figure 5.3.26 Offset elements
l IN ORIGINAL PART
Put the created element in the original part. If this option is not toggled on, the created element will be put in the current part.
l DELETE ORIGINAL ELEMENTS
Delete the original elements when creating offset elements. If this option is not toggled on, the original elements will not be deleted.
l COPY NUMBER
Define the offset number.
l THICKNESS
Define the offset distance. The value entered last time can be remembered. When entering this dialog box again.
l SELECT ELEMENTS
Click this button to display the Select elements dialog box for the user to select elements to be offset.